Award submissions open Monday, August 8. We look forward to seeing you at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tunica, MS, October 19-21, 2021.

Eligibility: Any individual or organization meeting the specific awards criteria may be nominated. Projects and promotions completed between June 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022, will be considered for the 2022 awards, except for the Governmental Tourism Leadership Award, MTA Member of the Year and The Tourism Achievement Award. These awards may include projects and achievement that span a long period of time over a person’s career and their support of Mississippi tourism.
Who May Submit Nominations: Members or employees of the following organizations: Bed & Breakfast Association of MS, MS Convention & Visitors Bureaus, MS Chambers of Commerce, MS Hotel & Lodging Association, MS Hospitality & Restaurant Association, MS Gaming & Hospitality Association, MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, MS Development Authority Division of Tourism, MS Main Street Association, MS Tourism Association, MS Welcome Centers, Museums/Attractions and Fairs/Festivals.
ENTRY DEADLINE is Friday, September 2, 2022 at 5 p.m..
For award categories, see below. Entry fee is $100 per entry.
Questions regarding entry requirements and the nomination process, contact Danielle Morgan or Jennie Guido.